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# Figure of Brahma

Bust of the god Brahmā carved in brown sandstone. The god is shown bearded with his matted locks tied up with decorative bands and pendants to form a crown (jaṭāmukūṭa). He wears necklaces, armbands and a sash-like yajñopavitā.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 950–999 CE

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.bm.1880-8](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.bm.1880-8) · Pramāṇa
